UAV Attacks On Two Azerbaijani-Crewed Vessels In Azov Sea Leave Casualties (UPDATE)

BAKU, Azerbaijan, June 5. On the night of June 5, 2026, in the Taganrog Bay of the Sea of ​​Azov, UAVs attacked two cargo ships-the Natra and the Zircon-en route in ballast from Türkiye to Rostov-on-Don to load grain, resulting in the death of five people, Trend reports, citing data from the Taman Marine Rescue and Coordination Center received at 3:04 AM Moscow time.

"Four UAV hits were recorded on the Natra; two crew members were killed, the fire was extinguished by the crew, the vessel remains afloat and requires towing. Four hits were also recorded on the Zircon ship near the superstructure, three crew members were killed, the crew abandoned the ship in lifeboats, and the vessel is burning," the operational report said.

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